Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach is one of Oregon's most popular beach communities, owing in large part to its distinctive emblem, Haystack Rock. This magnificent monstrous monolith stands 235 feet and has appeared in various films. It is part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and is home to a variety of seabirds, including the adorable tufted puffin. You may stroll out to the rock during low tide to study tidal pools (but you should never remove anything from them) and sea caves. During the summer, volunteers work to safeguard the area and give information.

When the waves are up, get aboard and wetsuit from the Cleanline surf store, a friendly local business that lends outboards and wetsuits and can provide recommendations on where to surf. You may also participate in Cannon Beach's major event, Sandcastle Day (usually held in June, dates vary depending on tides), when teams compete for creativity and execution in sand sculpture.